Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2026, the Sri Lanka Army has promoted 9,158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and Volunteer Forces to their next respective ranks.

The promotions include 260 Warrant Officers II elevated to Warrant Officer I, 1,211 Staff Sergeants promoted to Warrant Officer II, and 1,704 Sergeants advanced to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

In addition, 2,339 Corporals were promoted to Sergeant, 2,204 Lance Corporals to Corporal, and 1,440 Privates to the rank of Lance Corporal.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....